Temples in Niigata

Niigata Prefecture has 72 temples, including Honganji Niigata Betsuin and Shōgen-ji Temple. Visitors can find a mix of historical and serene religious sites.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Ryūsen-in Temple

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A historic Soto Zen temple founded in 1463, part of a pilgrimage route.

Muishin-ji Temple

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Muinshinji is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with nationally important cultural properties.

Seisui-ji Temple

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Ancient temple with unique Heian-period statues and a Kiyomizu-style stage.

Myōgyō-ji Temple

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Historic Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in 1374, worth visiting for its samurai graves and mai...

Myōkō-ji Temple

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Myōkō-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple, founded in 1271, with several cultural p...

Enryū-ji Temple

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Enryuji Temple is a historic Nichiren-shu temple founded in 1379, offering a glimpse into its lo...

Daifuku-ji Temple

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Daifukuji Temple is an ancient Shingon-shu temple with historical ties to powerful figures.

Renshō-ji Temple

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Renshō-ji Temple: a historic Jōdo Shinshū temple with unique features, worth visiting for its tr...

Jōzen-ji Temple

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Jōzen-ji is a unique concrete temple, founded by Shinran's followers, worth visiting for its Ind...

Shōbō-ji Temple

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Historic Sōtō Zen temple, founded in 1324, known for its architecture and connection to Zeami.

Midama Fudōson Temple

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This Tendai temple, founded in 1186, offers a scenic mountain setting and unique statues.

Manzō-ji Temple

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Manzo-ji is a Jodo-shu Buddhist temple, a peaceful stop near Muikamachi Station.

Hōrin-ji Temple

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Hōrin-ji Temple is a historic Zen temple with unique ceiling paintings and a Kannon walking path...

Tōkō-ji Temple

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Toko-ji is a Soto Zen temple from the Muromachi period, home to a unique Kannon statue.

Eisho-an Temple

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A historic Soto Zen temple founded in 1468, offering cultural properties and a trekking starting...

Ryūgen-ji Temple

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Ryugenji is a Soto Zen temple founded in 1582, offering a glimpse into local history and Buddhis...

Fusai-ji Temple

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Fusai-ji is a Soto Zen temple with a grand garden and historic art.

Jigen-ji Temple

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Jigen-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple with historic halls and statues, worth visiting for its ser...

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